Young Adult Pastor

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The Church of the Living God

Hyattsville, Maryland, United States

Date Posted:

11/22/2013

Categories:

Young Adult Pastor

Denomination:

Pentecostal

Church Size:

351 to 500

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Description:

Background:

The Church of the Living God (CLG), Full Gospel Ministries was founded in June 1983 following an evangelistic crusade led by Rev. Dr. Stephen K. Gyermeh in Takoma Park, MD. Through similar crusades CLG branches have been established in other US States and
in Africa.

A Full-time Young Adult Pastor is sought for the CLG branch in Hyattsville, Maryland. The adult congregation is predominantly first generation immigrants of African and Caribbean origin. The Young adults and Youth are mostly American- born (2nd
generation immigrants). Though culturally diverse, we are united through our Pentecostal Commitment to biblical authority, empowerment by the Holy Spirit for every believer, and evangelization of the lost. We have a strong desire to see our young people
embrace these core values.

Function of Job:

To be responsible for the development and oversight of the young adult ministry with the goal of our young adults becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ who are impacting their generation with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Reports to: Senior Pastor.

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

One who is gifted and is called to young adult ministry, loves young people, and has a passion for evangelism and outreach, both personally and at the ministry level.

One who possesses a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in bible and theology, experience in senior high youth and young adult ministry, basic administrative skills, and a personal spiritual life congruent with biblical mandates for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-7).

One who exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.

One who is capable of creating and executing a long term vision for CLG’s young adult ministry.

An engaging teacher, with a strong Biblical and theological background, who is in agreement with CLG’s statement of faith. (Please view at our website www.clgministries.org-
Tenets of Faith)

A self-motivated leader, capable of casting and imparting vision for ministry, possessing relational skills with students, parents, and staff.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and organize effective young adult programs implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities.

Recruit, train and shepherd volunteer young adult staff with diverse gifts and personalities.

Provide counseling and spiritual direction to young adults on an individual basis.

Assist in the development and oversight of the young adult ministry budgets; also manage fees for events and trips in a timely fashion.

Seek to integrate young adult ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries.

Participate as needed or requested in the evaluation and development of the overall church ministry.

Other duties as required.

Expectations:

Grow CLG young adult ministry in meaningful ways.

Be mentored by the Senior Pastor, remaining accountable and responsive to his oversight of the Young Adult Pastor’s ministry.

Attend worship services

Present ministry updates and goals for the coming year to the ministerial staff

Present a yearly young adult budget proposal.

Stay current with young adult ministry practices by reading, attending young adult leadership conferences, etc.

The Church of the Living God

Since its inception in 1983, The Church of the Living God (CLG) has had the Vision of reaching cities and nations with the Good News of the Gospel: “Rescuing the Perishing, Caring for the Dying.”
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